gjyp

Albanian

Etymology 1

Ultimately from Ancient Greek γύψ (gúps), compare Greek γύπας (gýpas).

Noun

gjyp m (dialectal)

  1. vulture
    Synonyms: shkabë, gabonjë, gjypajt, gjypës
  2. kite
    Synonym: balonë

Etymology 2

Compare evgjit, magjyp, Macedonian Ѓуптин (Ǵuptin).

Noun

gjyp m (dialectal)

  1. Balkan Egyptian, Jevg
    Synonyms: evgjit, magjyp, jevg

References
  • Mann, S. E. (1948) “gjyp”, in An Historical Albanian–English Dictionary, London: Longmans, Green & Co., page 151a
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